公开(公告)号：WO2010059931A1

公开(公告)日：2010-05-27

申请号：PCT/US2009/065312

申请日：2009-11-20

Applicant: 3M INNOVATIVE PROPERTIES COMPANY ,  KINDER, Brian A.

Inventor： KINDER, Brian A.

IPC: G02B6/00

CPC classification number: G02B6/0065 ,  G02B6/0036 ,  G02B6/0061

Abstract: A method for manufacturing light guides and the output of such a method is described. The steps include designing a first extraction pattern for use with a first light guide, where the first extraction pattern includes light extractor locations, and forming light extractors in the light extractor locations of the first extraction pattern on a first substrate location. The method further includes forming light extractors in the light extractor locations of the first extraction pattern on a second substrate location, cutting the first light guide having the first extraction pattern from the first substrate location, and cutting a second light guide from the second substrate location, where the second light guide has a first major surface that has at least one dimension that is different than the dimensions of the first major surface of the first light guide. The second light guide includes at least a portion of but not all of one of the copies of the first extraction pattern.

Abstract translation: 对光导的制造方法和这种方法的输出进行说明。 这些步骤包括设计用于第一光导的第一提取图案，其中第一提取图案包括光提取器位置，以及在第一基板位置上的第一提取图案的光提取器位置中形成光提取器。 该方法还包括在第二衬底位置上在第一提取图案的光提取器位置中形成光提取器，从第一衬底位置切割具有第一提取图案的第一光导，以及从第二衬底位置切割第二光导 其中第二光导具有第一主表面，该第一主表面具有与第一光导的第一主表面的尺寸不同的至少一个尺寸。 第二光导包括第一提取图案的副本中的至少一部分但不全部的副本。

公开(公告)号：WO2014193803A1

公开(公告)日：2014-12-04

申请号：PCT/US2014/039524

申请日：2014-05-27

Applicant: 3M INNOVATIVE PROPERTIES COMPANY

Inventor： HATTORI, Jiro ,  KUGUE, Mio ,  SAITO, Yuji ,  KINDER, Brian A. ,  BOYD, Gary T. ,  LAUMER, James W.

IPC: G02F1/13357 ,  F21V8/00

CPC classification number: G02B6/0055 ,  G02B5/0841 ,  G02B6/0065 ,  G02B6/0083 ,  G02B6/0085 ,  G02B6/0088 ,  G02B6/0093 ,  G02F1/133615

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to reflective trays (101) comprising a polymeric dielectric multilayer reflector material, backlight modules incorporating said reflective trays, articles using said backlight modules, and methods of making said reflective trays useful for backlight modules. In particular, the backlight modules have a reduced tendency to leak light into unwanted areas, and also form a compact unit having a narrow bezel, that at least partially surrounds the components of the backlight and/or the display.

Abstract translation: 本公开涉及包括聚合物电介质多层反射器材料的反射托盘（101），包括所述反射托盘的背光模块，使用所述背光模块的制品以及使所述反射托盘用于背光模块的方法。 特别地，背光模块具有将光泄漏到不想要的区域的趋势，并且还形成至少部分地围绕背光和/或显示器的部件的具有窄边框的紧凑单元。

公开(公告)号：WO2017019450A2

公开(公告)日：2017-02-02

申请号：PCT/US2016/043341

申请日：2016-07-21

Applicant: 3M INNOVATIVE PROPERTIES COMPANY

Inventor： JONES, Clinton P. ,  SWANSON, Jeremy O. ,  KINDER, Brian A. ,  JOUZDANI, Sara

IPC: G02B5/08

CPC classification number: G02B5/0841

Abstract: Reflective stacks including heat spreading layers are described. In particular, reflective stacks including polymeric multilayer reflectors. Heat spreading layers may include natural or synthetic graphite or copper.

Abstract translation: 描述了包括热扩散层的反射堆叠。 特别地，反射堆叠包括聚合物多层反射器。 散热层可包括天然或合成石墨或铜。

公开(公告)号：WO2011019785A1

公开(公告)日：2011-02-17

申请号：PCT/US2010/045115

申请日：2010-08-11

Applicant: 3M INNOVATIVE PROPERTIES COMPANY ,  SOLOMON, Jeffrey L. ,  KINDER, Brian A. ,  BOYD, Gary T.

Inventor： SOLOMON, Jeffrey L. ,  KINDER, Brian A. ,  BOYD, Gary T.

IPC: G02B6/00 ,  F21V8/00

CPC classification number: G02B6/0065 ,  B29D11/0074 ,  C03B11/082 ,  G02B6/0016 ,  G02B6/0028 ,  G02B6/0036 ,  G02B6/0046 ,  G02B6/0061 ,  G02B6/0088

Abstract: Flexible unitary lightguide and a method of making the same are disclosed. The lightguide includes a structured input side that includes a first pattern having smaller features superimposed on a second pattern having larger features. The lightguide further includes a structured top surface that includes a first region and a different second region. The first region includes a plurality of discrete light extractors for extracting light that propagates within the flexible unitary lightguide by total internal reflection. The second region includes a taper portion for directing light from the structured input side to the first region. The light extractors form a periodic array that has a first period along the length of the flexible unitary lightguide. The first period is such that substantially no visible moir fringes occur when the flexible unitary lightguide is used as a backlight in a pixelated display.

Abstract translation: 公开了柔性单一光导及其制造方法。 光导包括结构化输入侧，其包括具有较小特征的第一图案，该第一图案叠加在具有较大特征的第二图案上。 光导还包括结构化的顶表面，其包括第一区域和不同的第二区域。 第一区域包括多个离散光提取器，用于提取通过全内反射在柔性单一光导内传播的光。 第二区域包括用于将光从结构化输入侧引导到第一区域的锥形部分。 光提取器形成周期性阵列，其具有沿着柔性单一光导的长度的第一周期。 第一阶段是当在像素化显示器中使用柔性单一光导作为背光时，基本上不发生可见的莫尔条纹。

公开(公告)号：WO2016106144A1

公开(公告)日：2016-06-30

申请号：PCT/US2015/066797

申请日：2015-12-18

Applicant: 3M INNOVATIVE PROPERTIES COMPANY

Inventor： KINDER, Brian A. ,  RUEGSEGGER, Michael L.

IPC: G02F1/13357

CPC classification number: G02F1/133308 ,  G02B6/0081 ,  G02F1/133615 ,  G02F2001/133314

Abstract: A reflector laminate comprises a reflector having a first major surface and a second major surface opposite the first major surface, and a visible light non-transmissive adhesive tape having a major adhesive surface and a second major surface. The adhesive surface is in contact with the first major surface of the reflector and at least a portion of the adhesive tape extends beyond the edge of the reflector.

Abstract translation: 反射层叠体包括具有第一主表面和与第一主表面相对的第二主表面的反射器，以及具有主粘合剂表面和第二主表面的可见光非透光胶带。 粘合剂表面与反射器的第一主表面接触，并且粘合带的至少一部分延伸超过反射器的边缘。

公开(公告)号：WO2009085543A1

公开(公告)日：2009-07-09

申请号：PCT/US2008/085346

申请日：2008-12-03

Applicant: 3M INNOVATIVE PROPERTIES COMPANY ,  KINDER, Brian A. ,  BOYD, Gary T. ,  ECKHARDT, Stephen K. ,  TING, Chun-Yi ,  TUNG, Han-Lin ,  RIVARD, Linda M. ,  LIU, Tao

Inventor： KINDER, Brian A. ,  BOYD, Gary T. ,  ECKHARDT, Stephen K. ,  TING, Chun-Yi ,  TUNG, Han-Lin ,  RIVARD, Linda M. ,  LIU, Tao

IPC: G02F1/1335 ,  G02B6/00 ,  F21V8/00

CPC classification number: G02B6/0055 ,  G02B5/045 ,  G02B6/0046 ,  G02B6/0053

Abstract: A back reflector for a lightguide in a turning film backlight includes a prism film layer in direct contact with a reflective layer. The lightguide includes a light guiding region having a refractive index that is substantially spatially uniform. The reflective layer may be specular or diffuse and may include a multilayer polymeric film.

Abstract translation: 用于转向膜背光中的光导的后反射器包括与反射层直接接触的棱镜膜层。 光导包括具有基本空间均匀的折射率的导光区域。 反射层可以是镜面的或扩散的，并且可以包括多层聚合物膜。

公开(公告)号：WO2009073470A1

公开(公告)日：2009-06-11

申请号：PCT/US2008/084644

申请日：2008-11-25

Applicant: 3M INNOVATIVE PROPERTIES COMPANY

Inventor： KINDER, Brian A. ,  BOYD, Gary T. ,  EHNES, Dale L. ,  ERICKSON, L. Peter ,  HOYLE, Charles D. ,  JOSTES, Erik E. ,  LAUMER, James W. ,  SOLOMON, Jeffrey L.

IPC: G02F1/1335 ,  G02F1/13357 ,  G02B6/00 ,  F21V8/00

CPC classification number: G02B6/0053 ,  G02B6/0051 ,  G02B6/0061 ,  G02B6/0063

Abstract: A light guide includes an extractor layer and a substrate layer. Each layer has a first major surface and a second major surface. The second major surface of the extractor layer is in contact with the first major surface of the substrate layer, and the first major surface of the extractor layer has a plurality of discrete light extractors capable of extracting light propagating in the light guide such that light is extracted in a predetermined pattern over the first major surface of the extractor layer. In some embodiments, at least one of the extractor layer or substrate layer is flexible.

Abstract translation: 光导包括提取器层和基底层。 每个层具有第一主表面和第二主表面。 提取器层的第二主表面与基底层的第一主表面接触，并且提取器层的第一主表面具有多个离散的光提取器，其能够提取在光导中传播的光，使得光 在提取器层的第一主表面上以预定图案提取。 在一些实施例中，提取器层或基底层中的至少一个是柔性的。

公开(公告)号：EP2464996A1

公开(公告)日：2012-06-20

申请号：EP10743310.4

申请日：2010-08-11

Applicant: 3M Innovative Properties Company

Inventor： SOLOMON, Jeffrey L. ,  KINDER, Brian A. ,  BOYD, Gary T.

IPC: G02B6/00 ,  F21V8/00

CPC classification number: G02B6/0065 ,  B29D11/0074 ,  C03B11/082 ,  G02B6/0016 ,  G02B6/0028 ,  G02B6/0036 ,  G02B6/0046 ,  G02B6/0061 ,  G02B6/0088

Abstract: Flexible unitary lightguide and a method of making the same are disclosed. The lightguide includes a structured input side that includes a first pattern having smaller features superimposed on a second pattern having larger features. The lightguide further includes a structured top surface that includes a first region and a different second region. The first region includes a plurality of discrete light extractors for extracting light that propagates within the flexible unitary lightguide by total internal reflection. The second region includes a taper portion for directing light from the structured input side to the first region. The light extractors form a periodic array that has a first period along the length of the flexible unitary lightguide. The first period is such that substantially no visible moir fringes occur when the flexible unitary lightguide is used as a backlight in a pixelated display.

Abstract translation: 公开了柔性单一光导及其制造方法。 光导包括结构化输入侧，其包括具有叠加在具有较大特征的第二图案上的较小特征的第一图案。 光导还包括包含第一区域和不同的第二区域的结构化顶部表面。 第一区域包括多个分立光提取器，用于提取通过全内反射在柔性单一光导内传播的光。 第二区域包括用于将来自结构化输入侧的光引导至第一区域的锥形部分。 光提取器形成沿着柔性单一光导的长度具有第一周期的周期性阵列。 第一时段使得当柔性单一光导用作像素化显示器中的背光时基本上不会出现可见的莫尔条纹。